Top Rankings
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,522 students in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
8,522 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1068 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
52%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,265
$19,978
Spending / Student
$13,661
$18,399
Best Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34450 Stonewood Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0174
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0174
Gr: K-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35972 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8521
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8521
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Yucaipa High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33000 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0106
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0106
Gr: 9-12 | 2,786 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Chapman Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33692 Cramer Rd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8080
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8080
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34875 Tahoe Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3285
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3285
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11021 Sunnyside Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3270
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-3270
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mustang Way
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8008
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8008
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Green Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35948 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12333 Eighth St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-1125
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-1125
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32870 Avenue E
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-5171
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-5171
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Green Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35948 Susan St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8580
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Calimesa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13523 Second St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8570
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-8570
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Oak View High School & Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12358 Sixth St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-7931
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-7931
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,522 students.
What is the rank of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District is ranked #1068 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
52% of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District?
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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